Silent Hill f: March 2025 Reveal Details

Konami's latest Silent Hill Transmission has arrived, focusing entirely on the eagerly anticipated Silent Hill f. This new entry in the beloved horror franchise will transport players to 1960s Japan, a setting that promises to be both "beautiful, therefore terrifying." First announced in 2022, Silent Hill f is being crafted by acclaimed Japanese visual novel writer Ryukishi07, known for his work on the Higurashi and Umineko series. After nearly three years, we're finally getting a deeper look into what Silent Hill f has in store.

Silent Hill f Aims to 'Find the Beauty in Terror' and Present Players With a Beautiful Yet Terrifying Choice in 1960s Japan

Konami has unveiled a brand-new trailer for Silent Hill f along with a wealth of new details. The game aims to "find the beauty in terror" and will challenge players with a significant choice set in the haunting atmosphere of 1960s Japan. While the specifics of this decision remain under wraps, Konami has provided a glimpse into the narrative.

"Shimizu Hinkao was living her life as an ordinary teenager," the official description reads. "That is, until her town is suddenly shrouded in fog and begins to change in a horrific way. Now, she must explore a town she no longer recognizes while solving puzzles, fighting strange enemies, and doing everything she can to survive... in order to face the ultimate decision that she must make. This is a tale about a beautiful yet terrifying choice."

This new game introduces an original story that is perfect for newcomers to the series, yet it will also include Easter Eggs for veteran fans. The setting is the fictional Japanese town of Ebisugaoka, inspired by the real town of Kanayama, Gero, in the Gifu Prefecture.

Creature and character designer kera shared insights into the development, expressing his passion for the Silent Hill series and its influence on him. "I love the Silent Hill series, and it's been a big influence on me," Kera said. "In particular, I am constantly remembering Silent Hill 2, and the messages on the walls, the music, and the monster designs. So, when it came to Silent Hill f, and bringing the setting to Japan, we had to come up with something that felt just a little different, and I had to really think about how to get that feeling.

"The monster designs were the hardest. I had to consider everything that's come in Silent Hill before, and figure out how to take this game in a different direction, but still be Silent Hill. It might not be the exact same blood-smeared, rusting scenery, but I sincerely hope you'll enjoy our vision and the world we've created."

Music plays a crucial role in Silent Hill f, with the team enlisting long-time Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka and Kensuke Inage, known for his work on the Dynasty Warriors series, to create the game's soundtrack. "I have composed music for an unsettling yet beautiful world that uses imagery from shrines, blending ancient Japanese court music with ambient echoes," Inage said. "I wove in various techniques that will connect the player to the protagonist's agony, internal conflict, fear, and other emotions."

Although a release date has not been announced, it has been confirmed that Silent Hill f will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.